One-Day Tour Routes from Old Streets to Beaches in Taoyuan

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

The Taoyuan area encompasses numerous distinctive attractions, including coastlines, flower seas and farms, old streets, shopping malls, and more, making it highly suitable for planning travel itineraries. You can also arrange one-day trips of various styles based on your preferences, and since the opening of the MRT, transportation has become even more convenient. In addition, Shimen Reservoir will host a hot air balloon carnival at the end of June and early July.

1. Northern Cross-Island Highway One-Day Tour: Daxi Love Story Museum –> Houci Lake –> Kikuhopa Old Church –> Sanmin Bat Cave –> Green Light Forest
This slightly off-the-beaten-path one-day trip along the Northern Cross-Island Highway takes you through several spots. Start at the Daxi Love Story Museum to admire its luxurious European-style decor, then head to Houci Lake to enjoy the vacation scenery once favored by former President Chiang Kai-shek and his wife. Next, visit the Kikuhopa Old Church, known as one of Taiwan’s top 100 religious sites, followed by the naturally magnificent Sanmin Bat Cave. End your day with a gathering or stay at the Green Light Forest.

2. Picnic & Leisure One-Day Tour: Shi Guan Authority Picnic Fun –> Daxi Flower Sea Farm –> Daxi Old Street –> Daxi Bridge Night View
Taoyuan also offers a relaxing picnic-themed one-day tour. Start by having a picnic on the vast grasslands at the Shi Guan Authority, immersing yourself in nature. Then visit the Daxi Flower Sea Farm, the largest of its kind in northern Taiwan, to admire the flowers and take photos with the most Moai statues in Taiwan. Finally, explore the Daxi Old Street for delicious food and Baroque architecture, and enjoy the spectacular night view of Daxi Bridge.